Communication

I am speaking as an admittedly portly guy and have to admit that much as though I find my plus-size wife attractive I also find the occasional female model or pop-star attractive. That said, I cannot see the obsession with…
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Nowadays, with communication being so important, we are often misunderstood by a lack of knowledge in HOW to communicate with one another. There is, of course, the breakdown in electronic communications, like cell phones and/or computers, but I am referring…
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This is a hard one which, despite being married nearly 35 years, we often struggle with. It is never easy expressing an emotion so deep as heartfelt love. For us, yes we say that we love each other all the…
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Speaking from my own experience and quite possibly those of many others. I have come to understand that the single biggest communication disaster in marriage can easily be avoided if each person learns to listen to what the other is…
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I feel that I could not be the person I am today if I had not been through the relationships I have been through. I have had the opportunity to find out who I am and I have the opportunity…
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If you and your partner are ignorant about dreams, maybe you shouldn’t mention such a dream. People do get mad at their mates for something they dreamed. If you understood how dreams work, you would recognize that holding someone responsible…
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Thinking before you speak is important in any type of relationship but especially so when two people are emotionally involved. Whether you are dating, living together, or married, the things you say to each other in the heat of the…
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Is Saying, “I Love You” Losing Its Appeal? I am a heterosexual female. And I have always been very comfortable around all people regardless of gender or sexual orientation. In the past, it was quite customary for me to visibly…
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Your partner isn’t communicating like he or she use to? A couple communication class won’t do the trick! Couples communication classes are expensive. Why pay somebody to teach you how to communicate with your spouse/boyrfriend? Why are you with this…
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Everybody is entitled to their own thoughts and opinions being it that each person is a unique individual. People will not always agree with each others life choices especially family who can be the most critical judges in your life….
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Well I agree that this topic is too vague, and that it should be handled on a case by case basis. The first important factor is the abuse in your past or present? If it is in your past, as…
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Heartfelt love has different meanings to everyone. Just because you think something is heartfelt, that doesn’t mean your mate will. You have to decide for yourself how to personally express your love. No matter what you do, you should always…
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Without communication you have no relationship. However the real question is ‘how’ you communicate, and do you understand how your partner communicates. If you communicate in different ways, it’s the same as speaking two different languages. Your partner has to…
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Expressing love to my mate has always come easy.  I can express my feelings on paper or in a song. If time allows I will write a letter. When I want to tell the one I love how I feel, the words…
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We communicate all of the time whether it is through the words we say or the facial expressions we make. It is how we transfer and receive information. You would think we would be good at communicating , as we…
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A lot of the time, communication can be pretty straight-forward: “The cat is on the chair” and “Please pass the salt” work for getting basic ideas across. But communication can also be tough, especially if there are strong feelings involved….
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Often we meet someone who seems really exciting. We begin to chat to them, we take an interest in them, but, somehow, everything falls flat as we slowly realise that we are really getting nowhere fast, despite the best intentions…
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This may not be the exact same theme as other articles in this section, but it seemed the best place to put it considering the subject matter. Relationships, being on hold, being in love, and being the person that is…
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Most already know that unresolved anger in a relationship can be detrimental to your relationship, most also know that the only way to keep it from ruining your relationship is to deal with it and get rid of it. But…
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I must say I’m curious to know how you would even be a wife with a husband if you hadn’t evolved to the state where you could talk about your romantic past. Isn’t this something, no matter what circumstances that…
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‘Make-up sex’ as it is commonly called; can be one of the most intense, stimulating, and tiring activities in a sexual relationship. Its also extremely benefical on a number of levels; this kind of sex in particular has amazing emotional…
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I’m right, you’re wrong, what’s the problem? Basically, what starts so many anger problems in relationships today. Closed minds. If you’re having to deal with anger with who you’re involved with, you must first answer the question, do I even…
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Verbal communication is obviously a necessary tool in any type of relationship. But non-verbal communication is proof of strength, security, and soul. The ability to communicate through body language and facial expressions is a huge factor in many relationships. Whether…
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If there is one thing I am eternally grateful towards my high school guidance counselor for, it’s for this little nugget of wisdom: “Before getting into a fight, ask yourself: Is this the hill I want to die on?” I…
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Arguments are often heated, with each party potentially losing control over words and actions. When we are in a fight with our spouse or someone else, we often lash out with hurtful comments that we do mean, or say mean…
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Telling someone you really love them is by far the most terrifying and gut wrenching thing one can do. It leaves you both vulnerable and weak. As if you have just placed your entire world into a basket and dropped…
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There is an art to communicating with women. Women enjoy conversations that fuel their emotions, and talks that touch them inside. They love when a man listens, and appreciates his interest in what she has to say. Women love to…
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Is your relationship in trouble? Are there some red flags that it is time to move on before things get too serious? While some say love is blind, you should absolutely not turn a blind eye to warning signs when…
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We’ve all been in relationships with people we just can’t stand. And then we have those we always want to be with. Well, thats where the problem comes in. I’ve learned the HARD WAY that always wanting to be with…
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Let’s face it. Most relationships don’t end in a friendly mutual decision, especially toxic ones. When one person finally decides to call it quits, there may be anger, even a feeling of betrayal, on one side. While the other part…
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